Position:Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianPackage: £42,000 - £45,000 basic pa + Overtime paid (1.5x & 2x) + 25 days holiday + Bank holidays + Pension + other benefitsType of work: Fully automated plant with state of the art equipment and technology. Planned maintenance 90% Reactive Maintenance 10%, On-going Project work and continuous improvement. The role is very much geared towards planned maintenance and project work rather than firefighting and is therefore challenging, interesting and varied. Hours:Days role - 8am-5pm- 40hrs p/wk Mon-Fri (free parking on site)Environment:Chemical Plant ATEX Environment Blending ProcessLocation: SK16 Tameside areaThe company and group: Established over 100yrs, £3bn+ turnover and have manufacturing plants all over the world, my client are a global process manufacturing company focusing on specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While their products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with proven industry expertise in chemical or in a similar process manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in the repair and maintenance of plant mechanical systems, and ideally blending equipment, and batch processing machinery, with a strong track record in process improvements, preventative/predictive maintenance, and health & safety excellence.Whats in it for you?Competitive salary £42,000 - £45,000 paDay shift excellent work-life balanceOvertime paid after 40hrs (Mon-Sat 1.5x and Sun + BHs 2x)Opportunity to work with a respected, innovative chemical manufacturerExcellent benefits including: -25 days holiday-Pension scheme matched up to 4%-Life Assurance 4 x Salary-Permanent health insurance (critical illness) paid 75% of monthly salary!-Annual company Bonus 7%-Free parking on site-Plus additional benefits.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and repair plant and machinery to a high professional standardDiagnose and resolve maintenance issues, implementing effective solutionsMaintain the planned maintenance system and CMMS recordsOrganise and prioritise engineering workload in line with operational needsCo-ordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors to meet deadlinesControl and maintain spare parts stock levels, ordering replacements as requiredSupport continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and process efficiency projectsReport daily to the Engineering Manager on workload and any operational issuesMaintain a clean and safe working environmentAlways prioritise health & safety in all tasksAbout You:Time served, qualified mechanical technician.Proven mechanical maintenance experience within the chemical, adhesives or similar process manufacturing industry. FMCG, High speed m/f, Process industries etcSkilled in repairs and servicing of plant mechanical systems and machinery, blending & batch processing equipment - desirableStrong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance strategiesAbility to work both independently and as part of a team in a proactive, hands-on roleFamiliarity with lean manufacturing principles and health & safety complianceInterested? Apply today to join a forward-thinking chemical manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.JBRP1_UKTJ